Acquired earlier this season, Herget will provide some relief depth for a pretty well-rested bullpen
After Darius Vines struggled mightily and got sent back down following last night’s disaster in Pittsburgh, the Braves have recalled Jimmy Herget to take his roster spot.
The #Braves today recalled RHP Jimmy Herget to Atlanta after optioning RHP Darius Vines to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 25, 2024
The Braves acquired Herget from the Angels earlier this month. The 30-year-old journeyman right-hander was up-and-down in 2019-2021 with the Reds, Rangers, and Angels, before a strong 2022 season gave him his first full campaign, and 1.6 fWAR to boot. However, he had massive walk and homer problems in 2023, resulting in another up-and-down season. Despite it being the Angels, he didn’t make their Opening Day roster, and was pitching for their Triple-A squad prior to his DFA and acquisition by the Braves.
Since being acquired, Herget hasn’t exactly acquitted himself well for his new organization, with a 3.86 ERA, 4.32 FIP, and 4.85 xFIP in Gwinnett. He’s relief depth, and the Braves haven’t actually used their relievers all that much, so the only reason to expect him to factor into game outcomes is the Braves’ predilection for shoving pretty much anyone out there to safeguard their more prized relief arms.